The World’s Most Dangerous Criminal Appears as Luffy Makes His Entrance 9: Chapter 9 — A Shocking Secret Revealed!
The World’s Most Dangerous Criminal Appears as Luffy Makes His Entrance Ace stared at Kahn blankly.
“Grandpa told us to stay put.” “Since when were you so obedient?” Kahn glanced toward him calmly.
Ace immediately straightened his neck stubbornly.
“Who said I’m obedient?!” “…Fine.” “Then let’s go.” The two quietly slipped away while Curly Dadan remained distracted by Garp’s earlier behavior.
By the time Dadan realized anything was wrong, the twins had already vanished into the forests surrounding Mount Colubo.
Rain poured heavily across the coastline near Foosha Village.
Dark clouds swallowed the sky.
Massive waves crashed violently against the shore, sending white spray high into the air.
Anchored near the coast stood an enormous black ship.
Its prow resembled a ferocious dragon’s head.
No pirate flag flew above it.
Yet the vessel radiated overwhelming danger regardless.
Hidden within wet grass farther inland, Kahn and Portgas D.
Ace carefully observed the beach below.
Rain soaked their clothes and hair completely.
Ace opened his mouth to speak— Kahn immediately covered it.
Silence.
Ahead, two figures stood facing each other amidst the storm.
One was naturally Monkey D.
Garp.
The second figure wore a dark green cloak that concealed most of his face.
Only the red tattoo on the left side of his face remained visible beneath flashes of lightning.
Even stranger— The rain itself seemed unable to approach him properly.
Water droplets diverted subtly around his body as if nature instinctively feared him.
Kahn’s heartbeat accelerated slightly.
Monkey D.
Dragon.
The Supreme Commander of the Revolutionary Army.
The man later known as the world’s most dangerous criminal.
And Garp’s son.
Kahn immediately realized what moment this was.
History itself was unfolding before his eyes.
“What are you doing here?” Garp’s voice sounded unusually cold beneath the thunderstorm.
Dragon did not answer immediately.
Instead, he held a cloth bundle tightly within his arms.
The bundle wriggled slightly.
Then came the faint cry of an infant.
Dragon finally spoke.
“It’s no longer safe for him to stay with me.” His voice sounded low and rough.
“The World Government is already monitoring my movements closely.” “If he remains beside me…” “…he won’t survive past childhood.” Garp’s gaze shifted toward the infant.
The old marine’s expression immediately became complicated.
Anger.
Helplessness.
Resignation.
Then suddenly— BOOM!!
Garp punched Dragon directly in the face.
Dragon did not dodge.
He allowed the punch to land completely.
His body slid backward across the wet beach several meters before stopping.
Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
Yet throughout the entire exchange— The cloth bundle in his arms remained perfectly stable.
“You chose this path yourself!” Garp roared furiously.
“So why should the child suffer for your decisions?!” Rain streamed across the old marine’s face endlessly.
Dragon slowly wiped away the blood from his lips.
His expression never changed.
“This world is diseased.” “Someone must change it.” Then he added quietly: “…Father.” No emotion existed within the word.
Only fact.
Dragon stepped forward calmly.
Then handed the cloth bundle toward Garp.
The old marine inhaled deeply before carefully receiving it.
For a man whose fists could shatter mountains, Garp handled the infant with surprising gentleness.
The cloth shifted slightly.
A tiny wrinkled face appeared.
The baby blew bubbles lazily while staring upward blankly.
Monkey D.
Luffy.
The future man destined to shake the entire world.
The inheritor of Roger’s will.
The future Pirate King.
Kahn narrowed his eyes slightly from the bushes.
So it finally begins.
The final member of the future “brotherhood” had arrived.
“His name is Luffy,” Dragon stated quietly.
Then— He turned around immediately.
No hesitation.
No lingering attachment.
He did not even glance backward once.
“Aren’t you going to hold him one last time?” Garp shouted toward Dragon’s retreating figure.
Dragon paused briefly.
The storm wind lifted part of his cloak, revealing the sword hanging at his waist.
“No.” “Not until the day this world is overturned.” “Then… we’ll meet again.” Without further words, Dragon leaped back aboard the black ship.
The sails unfurled automatically beneath the violent wind.
Moments later, the vessel disappeared into the stormy horizon entirely.
As if it had never existed.
Garp remained standing silently beneath the rain while holding the smiling infant in his arms.
Then he sighed.
A long, exhausted sigh.
One carrying the weight of his entire life.
“…You two.” “How long are you planning to hide there?” Garp never turned around.
Yet his voice struck directly toward the bushes.
Ace froze immediately.
Kahn remained calm.
Escaping Garp’s Kenbunshoku Haki was impossible anyway.
The twins slowly emerged from the grass before approaching the beach.
Ace immediately stood on tiptoe curiously while staring at the infant in Garp’s arms.
“Who’s that?” Then he frowned honestly.
“…He’s ugly.” A very objective evaluation.
Most newborn babies genuinely looked strange.
Bonk!!
Garp punched Ace’s head instantly.
“This is your younger brother.” “Luffy.” Ace covered his head while grimacing.
“I don’t want another little brat around.” “Kahn’s already enough trouble.” Kahn ignored Ace entirely.
Instead, he extended one finger toward Luffy’s face curiously.
Then poked his cheek lightly.
Luffy instantly bit down on the finger.
No teeth.
Only saliva everywhere.
Kahn immediately withdrew his hand in disgust before wiping it directly onto Garp’s Marine coat.
“…Strong bite force.” Kahn commented seriously.
Garp looked at the three children surrounding him.
Then a massive headache emerged.
Roger’s sons.
Dragon’s son.
If these monsters grew up together— Would this sea ever know peace again?
After the storm passed, the air around Foosha Village became unusually fresh.
The scent of wet soil mixed with ocean salt drifted through the streets.
Garp casually carried Luffy under one arm while walking back toward the village.
The baby stared around curiously with large round eyes.
“So ugly…” Ace muttered again while kicking stones along the road.
“Looks like a monkey.” Kahn walked behind them silently.
The oversized shirt stolen from Dadan earlier hung loosely around his body like a robe.
He looked upward.
The clouds had already dispersed.
Sunlight poured warmly across the village once more.
Instantly, the lingering discomfort within his body from the earlier near-space flight began fading rapidly.
The sensation remained addictive.
Soon, the group entered the village tavern.
Creak— The wooden door opened while a small bell rang overhead.
Warm sunlight streamed through the windows onto polished wooden floors.
Behind the counter stood a green-haired young woman carefully polishing glasses.
Makino.
The gentle tavern owner beloved throughout Foosha Village.
Garp walked directly toward the counter before dropping the cloth bundle onto it carelessly.
“Beer!” “And food for these three brats!” Makino blinked curiously before approaching.
The cloth bundle suddenly wriggled.
A tiny hand emerged.
Luffy happily sucked on his fingers while drool streamed down his face.
Makino immediately covered her mouth while smiling softly.
“Mr.
Garp…” “Who is this?” “My grandson.” Garp drank deeply from his beer.
“Luffy.” Makino gently wiped the drool from Luffy’s face using a clean towel.
Nearby, Ace sat stubbornly with his head turned away completely.
He refused to acknowledge the baby.
Kahn, however, silently observed Makino for a moment.
In the future, this woman would remain deeply connected to Shanks himself.
Her influence within this small village far exceeded appearances.
Soon, Makino placed grilled meat before Ace and Kahn.
“You two must be starving.” Ace immediately grabbed meat with his bare hands and devoured it like a starving beast.
Kahn, meanwhile, calmly used utensils instead.
His movements remained orderly and controlled.
After all, his body required massive amounts of energy constantly.
Thanks to his abnormal cellular activity, sufficient food dramatically accelerated his recovery and evolution.
Garp wiped foam from his beard before speaking again.
“I’m returning to Marine Headquarters tomorrow.” “Luffy’s still too young.” “That old bandit woman can’t raise an infant properly.” Then Garp suddenly shouted toward the tavern entrance.
“MAYOR!!” Moments later, Woop Slap entered while leaning angrily upon his cane.
The old man already looked irritated.
Without warning, Garp shoved Luffy directly into his arms.
“This kid’s staying in the village.” “I’m leaving him with you.” Woop Slap’s beard practically stood upright from rage.
“You damned Marine idiot!” “Treating your own son like a criminal wasn’t enough?!” “Now you’re abandoning your grandson too?!” Garp casually picked his nose while pretending not to hear the complaints.
Kahn watched the scene silently.
Yes.
This irresponsible old man truly was the worst grandfather imaginable.